Deputies: Clerks at seven Putnam County businesses sold alcohol to underage person

by JEFF MORRIS

The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office says seven out of 20 establishments sold alcohol to an underage person Thursday during a compliance check. (MGN Online)

PUTNAM COUNTY, WV (WCHS/WVAH) —

The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office said seven out of 20 establishments sold alcohol to an underage person Thursday during a compliance check.

Citations were issued to sales clerks at the non-compliant establishments, but the businesses were not cited as the West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Administration declined to participate, according to a news release from the sheriff’s office. The compliance check was conducted Thursday and was funded by the Governor's Highway Safety Program.